Some of the Torah\’s laws are difficult to comply with. Others are easier. One that certainly belongs in the latter category is the law that prohibits us from engaging in child sacrifice.
How worried should we be? The question refers, of course, to the rapid succession of hate crimes that have hit the front pages of newspapers across America.
\”Hit him back!\” my husband Larry and I occasionally advise our sons. \”Really? Can I?\” each answer, incredulously.
Jonathan Kellerman is a child clinical psychologist who, several years ago, embarked on a highly successful career as a mystery novelist.
August\’s North Valley Jewish Community Center shooting is still on the minds of parents and educators.
Anne Roberts is passionate about the idea of tzedakah, a concept she has diligently instilled in her son Spencer Nieman.
Interfaith understanding will take a big leapforward this spring.
On May 18, a group of 30 Jewish, Moslem andChristian scholars will gather at Auschwitz for a three-dayconference on religion and violence.
Predictably, it happened again. Conservative and Reform Jews choseto demonstrate their right to worship at the Kotel in their way, menand women together. This time, however, the worshipers had officialclearance. But their permit did not help. Sadly, but alsopredictably, Orthodox Jews prevented them from praying in their way.Passions flared. The scene became ugly. Religious extremists,unconcerned about Torah prohibitions against striking another person,became violent. Hurt and humiliated, the non-Orthodox worshipers wereforcibly removed by the police. And, of course, the media had beenprepped. The cameras were ready. They captured the tears of thevanquished and the jeers of the violent. The angry scenes wereflashed across the world.
Since the barbarous July 30 bombings that claimed the lives of 13innocent Israelis, we have heard and read the following claim: Notonly was the atrocity predictable, but it was also a direct result ofIsrael\’s recent actions. I strongly take issue with this.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu\’s tough response to Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat\’s call of condolence echoed from Los Angeles on Wednesday, as Israel\’s consulate fielded nonstop calls from journalists and concerned Angelenos.
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